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Since then, as of Dec. 28, Covid-19 has killed 27 more people in San Benito County, and another 652 in Santa Clara County, according to public health officials. The rate of the virus’ spread has expanded exponentially—with more than 1,000 positive cases reported daily in recent weeks in Santa Clara, and a positivity rate of 68.3 new cases per 100,000 residents per day in San Benito.

2020 was the year of the highway node for some in San Benito County, as the four pieces of property targeted for service-oriented commercial development keep coming back to life.

Fire is one of the most transformative elements in the known universe. Thus, it shouldn’t be a surprise that fire had such a wide-ranging impact on San Benito County—from criminal acts of arson that left family-owned businesses crumbled to the ground, to a late summer smoky haze that drifted over from numerous massive wildfires to the north and south.

As of Dec. 29, San Benito County Public Health officials have reported 3,489 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county. The local death count remains at 28, according to county officials.  The county’s Covid-19 dashboard shows that there are currently 497 active cases...

Wendy Halayay knows that everyday Cozy Cup Cafe is open and serving quality food to its customers, it pays tribute to Frank Halayay’s legacy.  “We’re going to be proceeding forward as a family (to keep the restaurant going),” Wendy said.  A fixture in the Hollister community,...

San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting the number of new Covid-19 cases are still on the rise in the county, including two more deaths in their latest newsletter. As of Dec. 28, the county reported its 27th and 28th deaths from the novel...

William Young has played the role of “Santa Claus” for the past nine years in San Benito County, helping countless of underserved children have a cheerful holiday season by handing out gifts during Christmas.  On Dec. 24, the 66-year-old Hollister resident teamed up with the...

The Hollister Police Department on Dec. 27 issued a press release that George Anthony Beltran was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a concealed handgun, public intoxication and violation of a criminal protective order. The police said they found an unregistered handgun and two...

San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting the number of new Covid-19 cases are still on the rise in the county, including two more deaths in their latest newsletter. As of Dec. 23, the county reported its 25th and 26th death of the novel...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/_nMnWEiN96s The San Benito County Public Health Department released a video with an update and message on the Covid-19 pandemic during this holiday season. County Interim Public Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci said that it’s been a difficult year and understands that people want to...